CDL Doubles & Triples Test 1 – Classic Mode

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1. The stopping distance for a tractor trailer traveling 55 mph on dry pavement is...

A Longer than a football field, about 300 feet
B Two football fields, about 600 feet
C Two thirds of a football field, about 200 feet
D Half of a football field, about 150 feet

2. When coupling doubles, start by...

A coupling the tractor to the second trailer
B backing the converter dolly under the second trailer
C coupling the converter tongue to the pintle hook on the first trailer
D putting the second trailer against a dock

3. Trucks with double or triple trailers...

A have a dangerous 'crack the whip' affect
B present a rearward amplification hazard
C can turn over in response to abrupt steering movements
D all of the above

4. Inspect a converter dolly as if it were...

A a trailer
B cargo
C an axle with a fifth wheel
D an engine

5. To uncouple double trailers, you should park your rig...

A On a slight incline
B On level ground
C In the company parking lot
D On a soft surface

6. On trailers used as doubles and triples, you'll find shut off valves (cut-out cocks) in the...

A service air lines
B emergency air lines
C service and emergency air lines
D parking brake system only

7. It is dangerous to unlock the pintle hook with the dolly still under the rear trailer because...

A The dolly tow bar may fly up
B The brakes might release
C The kingpin might break off
D The fifth wheel might not be aligned

8. A drive-wheel skid when pulling doubles could result in a jackknife when...

A The tractor brakes lock up
B The trailer pushes the towed vehicle sideways
C The trailer slides off the right side of the road
D The tractor spins around

9. To check for air flow to the last trailer...

A Pull forward and step on brake pedal
B Open emergency shut off valve and listen for escaping air
C Step on brake pedal and watch for brake lights
D Test emergency brake lines on level surface

10. You should test your tractor protection valve to avoid...

A The emergency brakes coming on due to loss of air
B The loss of air from the air hose
C The loss of air from your trailer brakes
D All of the above

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